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Gouache painting of two mallard drakes floating on calm still water surrounded by tall reeds

About this illustration

A muted gouache painting of a pair of mallard ducks floating on a still reed-fringed pond, with soft natural reflections and a tranquil, serene mood. This artwork suits nature publications, wall decor, or wildlife-themed design projects.

Prompt: “gouache painting of a pair of mallard ducks on a still pond among reeds, muted tones, unsigned” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.0/10): Matches the brief perfectly, with correct duck anatomy, balanced composition, muted gouache style, no visible artefacts or signatures; minor very subtle brushwork irregularities are consistent with the chosen medium.

Also searched as: mallard duck painting · gouache wildlife art · pond reeds scene · still water bird art · duck illustration

Direct file: 2048×1152 JPG

Using this illustration — common questions

Can I use this mallard ducks on reedy pond illustration for free, commercially?
Yes. This illustration is licensed CC BY 4.0, so you can use it in commercial and personal projects — websites, ads, social media, videos and client work — at no cost. The one condition is the credit: “Mallard Ducks On Reedy Pond” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/mallard-ducks-on-reedy-pond-35b0869d) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this illustration?
The original is 2048×1152 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its wide shape suits website hero banners, YouTube thumbnails, desktop wallpapers and presentation title slides.
Is this illustration AI-generated?
Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “gouache painting of a pair of mallard ducks on a still pond among reeds, muted tones, unsigned” and it passed an AI review for quality and safety before listing. The downloaded file carries the IPTC “AI-generated” marker and its licence details.
Where can I find more art & crafts images like this?
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